Three synagogues targeted by gunfire as Canada experiences an increase in antisemitic events
Over the past weekend, two synagogues in Toronto faced gunfire incidents, following an attack on another synagogue just days prior, where around 20 shots were fired during the Jewish holiday of Purim. Thankfully, no injuries were reported in these incidents. However, many members of the Jewish community are urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to take […]
Proposal to Establish Areas Without Protests Near Synagogues in New York City
Disagreement in New York City Leadership Over Anti-Semitism Measures New York City’s newly elected Jewish City Council president and its first Muslim mayor seem to have differing views on addressing anti-Semitism in the city. City Council President Julie Menin has put forward a proposal aimed at reducing anti-Jewish sentiment, which includes the establishment of a […]
Julie Menin, NYC Council Speaker, proposes a 100-foot buffer zone for protests around synagogues.
City Council Proposes Buffer Zone for Protests Outside Synagogues On Thursday, City Council President Julie Menin put forward a bill aimed at establishing a buffer zone of up to 100 feet around synagogues and other places of worship during protests. This initiative, interestingly, comes from the city’s first Jewish City Council president. The proposed legislation […]
Man taken into custody with bullets and protective gear following threats to several synagogues in Alabama and elsewhere.
Alabama Man Arrested for Threats Against Synagogues A man has been taken into custody after being accused of threatening synagogues in Alabama and nearby states. The suspect, Jeremy Wayne Shoemaker, 33, from Needham, Alabama, was reportedly found with a suitcase packed with ammunition and bulletproof vests. Authorities identified Shoemaker on Tuesday following what they described […]
‘Refusing to Surrender’: Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening Multiple Synagogues and Public Figures
Alabama Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening Synagogue A man in Alabama was arrested on Monday after allegedly threatening to attack a synagogue and a public figure. The sheriff’s office reported that Jeremy Wayne Shoemaker was found with a firearm, ammunition, and a bulletproof vest. Authorities confiscated several weapons and a large amount of ammunition during […]
Alabama resident Jeremy Wayne Shoemaker taken into custody for making armed threats against synagogues
Arrest Made in Connection with Threats Against Alabama Synagogues The Clark County Sheriff’s Office in Grove Hill, Alabama, reported on Tuesday the arrest of Jeremy Wayne Shoemaker the previous night, following credible threats of violence aimed at several synagogues in Alabama and neighboring states. “Violence was likely prevented before it could happen,” the sheriff’s office […]
Police increase protection at synagogues following Israeli Embassy killings as mayor expresses anger over pro-Palestinian demonstrations
NYPD Increases Patrols After Violent Incident in DC The NYPD is stepping up its presence, particularly around synagogues and places of worship, as the Jewish community in New York City prepares for Shabbat following the tragic murder of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington, D.C. Mayor Eric Adams expressed his outrage over the violent killing […]
Utah man accused of threatening to shoot up NYC synagogues arrested entering Lincoln Tunnel: cops
A Utah man has been arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot a New York City synagogue in a series of social media posts as he attempted to cross to Manhattan via the Lincoln Tunnel on Friday night, police and sources say. Luis Ramirez was taken into custody by a police officer from the New Jersey […]
Whacko accused of plotting attacks on NYC synagogues sobs to mom as he’s sent to prison: ‘Let them down’
One of the sick men accused of planning to attack a New York City synagogue sobbed as he was sentenced Wednesday after admitting to helping neo-Nazis buy illegal guns in 2022. Matthew Marler, 24, wept in his mother's arms in the courtroom before being sentenced by Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Gregory Caro to 2 1/2 […]
Man sentenced for shooting Jewish men outside synagogues
A man who shot and killed two Jewish men outside two Los Angeles synagogues last year was sentenced Monday to 35 years in prison, federal prosecutors announced. Jaime Tran, 30, was found guilty on June 3 of two counts of hate crime with intent to kill and two counts of using, possessing or discharging a […]